UC Verde Buffalo Grass Plugs
Buchloe dactyloides 'UC Verde'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
UC Verde Buffalo Grass Plugs highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 8-11
75% Less Watering! UC Verde Buffalo Grass Plugs
- Most Drought Tolerant Lawn Substitute for California and all Low Desert Climates
- Thick, Soft Lawn That Tolerates Intense Heat
- An Established Lawn in as Little as 90 Days
- Warm Season Grass Only Requires 12 inches of Water a Year
- Widely Adapted to Soil Type
- Tolerates Alkaline or Acidic Soil pH
- Controls Soil Erosion on Slopes
- Very Low Pollen Production
- Suppresses Weeds
Love the look of a beautiful lawn? If you live in the West or Southwest, you’ve had to carefully weigh your options for a great performing grass that abides by water conservation efforts. Well, this option is one of the best of the very best.
After years of research, the University of California released the ‘UC Verde’ Buffalo Grass (Buchloe dactyloides ‘UC Verde’). Nature Hills is offering expertly grown 72-plug trays that establish in as little as 90 days.
Buffalo Grass varieties give up to a 75% reduction in water consumption. They survive on as little as 12 inches of water a year and save you money. This improved variety requires a fraction of the amount of water needed for most turf grasses.
This remarkable grass produces a dense turf of soft, bright green, very fine leaf blades and is adapted to high heat and low water when planted as a lawn substitute. You’ll love the look and soft feel. You’ll definitely appreciate its performance and your low water bills. Go ahead, make your neighbors jealous.
Buffalo Grass is a native grass found across most of the Great Plains from Canada to Mexico. UC Verde Buffalo Grass is a modern cultivar of this special grass.
UC Verde is the most heat tolerant of all the Buffalo Grasses. It is now used extensively in areas of dry, intense heat. It grows to a maximum height of 4 to 8 inches in most locations and can be mowed as low as 1 inch.
For people who have grass allergies, the UC Verde is a very low—almost sterile—pollen producer. It also shows allelopathic tendencies, which means it suppresses weeds naturally.
Along with disease and pest resistance, UC Verde is a perfect choice for Western and Southwestern landscapes. Order yours today!
Planting UC Verde Buffalo Grass Plugs from Nature Hills
You will receive Accelerated Growth Plugs, the economical way to a Buffalo Grass lawn. Planting is quick and easy. With proper care, you can have an established lawn in as little as 90 days.
UC Verde Buffalo grass Plugs are all sold by the tray. There are 72 plugs in each tray.
Plant plugs 12 to 18 inches apart to get the quickest fill.
UC Verde's active season starts in the late spring and summer, so plant your plugs as soon as warm weather begins in your area. This allows the full summer season to grow and fill in.
We sell out quickly, place your order now.
#ProPlantTips for Care
UC Verde grass can also be mowed aggressively to as low as 1 inch tall. Or, keep it 2 to 3 inches tall as recommended for best drought tolerance.
Planting UC Verde should be done in well-drained soil. Once established, this lawn substitute is great at competing and suppressing weed growth. Mow this perennial grass in the fall to maintain a neat, tidy look during its winter dormancy.
Here’s how to control erosion on slopes with very little maintenance. Simply allow it to grow out as a short meadow grass, reaching 6 to 8 inches tall. Mow once in fall.
Why not create an easy landscape bed with longer UC Verde Grass as bedding plant? You’ll love the soft look and watching the way the breeze moves through it. Order your trays today!
